To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 4 people at half price. Children 0-12 months admitted for FREE.
Advance online tickets/reservations are required.
After receiving a library discount coupon from the library, patrons must then reserve their visit online with Boston Children's Museum. Walk-ins are not allowed.
A date specific, library discount coupon must be presented at the admissions desk.
The date of the library discount coupon must match the date of the patron's visit.
Once arriving at the Museum, visitors will proceed to the Admissions Scanning Station with their online
reservation and the date specific Library Discount Coupon received from the library. Patron can present these
digitally on a hand held device or as a paper print out.
Patrons with questions about the online ordering system should contact Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
50% off discount admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle. Children under 2 are free.
Museum currently open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm ; Sunday 12pm-5pm
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638
https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
[Details/Reserve]
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of museums on the Harvard University Cambridge campus dedicated to the natural world, science, and human cultures. They include the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the Harvard Museum of Natural History (comprised of the Harvard University Herbaria, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Museum of Comparative Zoology), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, all located between Oxford St./Divinity Ave area. Of particular note are the famous glass flowers, models commissioned by Harvard in 1886 to aid in the teaching of botany (and made in Germany over the course of more than eight decades), on display in the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Free admission at Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.
Allows 4 visitors per pass.
Redeem pass at the Harvard Museum of Natural History or the Peabody Admission desks to receive free admission. Includes access to all four HMSC museums.
Harvard Museum of Natural History - Open daily 9-5
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology - Open Daily 9-5
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - Open Sunday - Friday 11-4
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments - Open Sunday - Friday 11-4
Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
[Details/Reserve]
The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
The pass entitles the patron to free parking for one vehicle (excluding buses or vans) at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts State parks system that charge a day-use parking fee.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Patrons will be given a Unique Promo Code which admits 2 people at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10.. Please contact the library for the Promo Code. The code can be given over the phone or emailed once your reservation is verified. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
• A ticket is required for each individual to enter the building, including members and youths 17 and under.
• General Admission tickets are available in person or in advance online or by phone. MFA Ticketing Line at 800-440-6975 or tickets@mfa.org.
Patrons who reserve tickets in advance online with the promo code will receive an email with their admission ticket(s) attached and need to present their ticket(s) when they arrive at the museum, preferably on a phone or device, but tickets printed on paper are accepted.
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
•This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
• Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
• Please bring both your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls Passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00am - 5:00pm daily).
• If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email or request a paper copy from the library.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
• Main ID - 65713
Roosevelt ID - 359660
FPBL ID - 201474
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.
• Only applies to adult and child pricing.
• This is not a ticket.
• Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
• Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
• Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
• Valid only for Aquarium admission.
• This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
• Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
• Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
• Hours of operation are subject to change.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111
https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 132-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 for half-off general admission.
Children 3 and younger are admitted free.
Open 10am - 5pm. Last admission is @ 4pm.
Masks are optional indoors.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830
https://www.osv.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Situated on more than 200 scenic acres are more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops. Visitors can see heritage breed farm animals and interact with authentically costumed staff. Special events take place through the year. A gift shop and bookstore are located on the premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Children age 3 and under are free.
Pass allows 4 guests at 50% off regular prices.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1872, the 40-acre zoo is one of the nation’s oldest. It’s home to over 100 species of rare and interesting animals from all over the world presented in naturalistic settings, including many endangered species. Themed programs and events are offered throughout the year, some of them focused on hands-on conservation. Nearby, within the park, is an operational Victorian-style carousel.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Online code is redeemable for $3 off each paid ticket for up to 4 tickets.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-4406
http://www.worcesterart.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Worcester Art Museum is recognized for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media created over the last 5 millennia. Works include those by El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Paul Revere, and Nam June Paik. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan—including some contemporary art. Of note are the floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch (Syria) in the entrance, the Japanese print collection, and the “Arms and Armor” collection. There is a café, museum shop, and library on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Military
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Returnable pass offers 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and/or children
Children 17 and under are free.
NOT accepted at Flora
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
http://www.zoonewengland.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Zoo New England operates Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and the Stone Zoo, located on a 26-acre site near Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. In addition to animals, both zoos are engaged in wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass is a COUPON and does not need to be returned to the Library.
This coupon pass can be used at the Franklin Park Zoo or the Stone Zoo.
Each pass admits 6 people at $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child.
Children under 2 are free.
Zoos are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Pass cannot be used for Stone Zoo Zoolights or Franklin Park Zoo Boston Lights.